This is the only really good challenger to Sid Meier’s Civilization for the 4X strategy genre. And, as the word “galactic” implies, it’s bigger, funnier and just as fine looking as its supposedly superior Leonard Nimoy-voiced...

Its not difficult to see why this game has become so addictive, with its multiple scenarios and almost infinite customisation. The inclusion of the two expansion campaigns will virtually guarantee a healthy fan base for perhaps years to come....